AD 2002-14-14

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Tail Engine Buildup Units (EBU)

AD Number
2002-14-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-159-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 47656

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-11 and -11F Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Tail Engine Buildup Units (EBU)
engine General Electric Tail Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Tail Engine Buildup Units (EBU)

Unsafe Condition

Inadequate support of the wire harness of the integrated drive generator (IDG) could result in chafing and arcing, leading to smoke and/or fire in the area of the forward engine mount.

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Required Actions

Install a new support bracket with a clamp and screw to support the wire harness of the IDG.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes equipped with General Electric tail engine buildup units (EBU).

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